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How, when does 9/11 affect you?

Posted by: Ginger on September 11, 2007 at 3:54PM EST

It's hard to believe it was 6 years ago that 9/11 occurred. I don't know about you, but after about 2 years it seemed like most things were pretty much "back to normal," except for the long lines and new rules at the airport. So this year, I was aware of the moment of silence around the world... but I didn't stop at that moment to share in it. I was surprised by what happened to me. I was working online, reading the homepage articles about 9/11 on www.about.com, when suddenly I started crying. Sobbing, really. I just started thinking about all the wives who lost their husbands ... I remember reading about the women who were pregnant, and many of them who gave birth that day, in and around New York. And some who did both: lost their husbands AND gave birth, either that day or within a few months. I just started thinking what this day must feel like to these people whose lives were shattered by the life of someone they loved being torn away, and I was overcome with empathy for them. I don't know any of them personally; I have heard people speak about their personal experiences, and it is always moving. Today I was so moved.

I would love to know what other people felt, even if some people barely noticed it was 9/11 -- I've been there before in years' past, too.

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Posted by: Daisy on October 3, 2007 1:09PM EST

I'll never forget that day, I was talking to my mother-in-law on the phone, they were going into the city to shop, when they reported the planes hit the first tower, she said that happens all the time , it just doesn't get reported. We watched together on TV while still talking on the phone as the next plane hit, I remember the silence between us was so loud.

You know it was 2 years later that I suddenly realized I hadn't wished my mom Happy Birthday in 2 years. Her Birthday is Sept. 12.

I'm back to wishing mom Happy Birthday, but only after taking a day to think about how much has changed and will forever be changed for so many.

Posted by: Lily on September 14, 2007 9:52AM EST

I too found myself crying on 9/11, just watching the coverage. I was listening to BBC and they suggested that we have 9/11 overkill and people are tired of it all. I disagree though. I will never forget that day and every September 11th will take me back. I feel so sad for those who lost loved ones.

Posted by: akela22 on September 12, 2007 9:51AM EST

Just reading these brought tears to my eyes. Every time I think about what happened I get tearful. Not bawling, pulling my hair out, but I get upset. My brothers office was one of the ones hit in the Pentagon and by God's grace he was in W. VA taking a class that day. We didn't know until late that evening. Every time I remember that day I think that I could have lost my brother.

Posted by: Sue F. on September 11, 2007 6:53PM EST

I'm ashamed to admit that the fact it is 9/11 barely registered on my radar this year. Things have been extremely hectic and I haven't been near a TV or radio all day so it just seemed to slip past me. However, I still burst into tears whenever I see that second plane hit the World Trade Center in video footage. It takes me right back to where I was 6 years ago watching the TV and seeing it happen. I almost have a panic attack feeling - heart palpitations, etc. I think I will be forever moved that that image. It was so devastating.